New running tool ensures successful landing of completion string

摘要

Peace of mind is a good thing when investing in a costly completion application. Proper placement of the completion string can be challenging for some reservoirs. Not getting it right the first time can lead to sunk cost and extensive nonproductive time (NPT). Managing this risk has become more accessible as running tools improve. One example, the Deep Casing Tools (DCT) Shalerunner, was designed as a cost-effective method for running completion strings in shale wells. The tool adds a balanced highspeed rotating reamer shoe to the completion, allowing the operator to essentially drill the completion in. The tool can reduce wiper trips since the completion itself has the ability to wash, ream, and reestablish the borehole. This allows for the completion to be landed without a need for rotation and without any risk of prematurely setting the liner hanger.